Community Impact
Strengthening Connecticut Farms with Risk Management Training and Tools
“Whether it’s an online course, an app, or direct conversations, farmers benefit from a multi-faceted approach to managing risk."
April 1, 2025 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
Podcast: Attacking Endometriosis With Awareness and Research
Leaders of the new Connecticut collaborative EndoRISE discuss the effort to advance the recognition and treatment of endometriosis
March 31, 2025 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Sowing the Seeds of a New Community Resource
'A place on campus where you’re able to get the seeds you need, the pots you need, and the other resources you need to grow your own food'
March 31, 2025 | George Velky
Reflecting on Progress: CIRCA’s Decade of Increasing Connecticut’s Climate Resilience
Helping to navigate the obstacles to building a more sustainable future
March 28, 2025 | Elaina Hancock
Connecticut’s 2025 Letters About Literature Contest Winners Named
UConn's Neag School of Education, Department of English, and Connecticut Writing Project, co-sponsors of the 32nd annual Letters About Literature contest, are proud to announce the winners for the 2024-25 academic year
March 26, 2025 | Shawn Kornegay
Social Workers Are a Vital Part of Care Teams
UConn Health recognizes contributions of its 35 social workers
March 26, 2025 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Dr. Cato T. Laurencin Appointed Knight Commander of the Order of St. Lucia
Laurencin of UConn is now a Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Lucia, an Order Established by Queen Elizabeth II
March 26, 2025 | Lauren Woods
A Tradition of Stewardship, A Future of Innovation: Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation’s Agricultural Leadership
Together, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and UConn Extension are building a vibrant, sustainable agricultural program to enhance food security and Tribal health
March 20, 2025 | Stacey Stearns & Shuresh Ghimire, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
Coalition of Education Groups Hosts CT Premiere of “Counted Out” Math Documentary
More than 400 attend screening of film that offers a new perspective on math and its foundational influences on society, democracy, and economic opportunity
March 19, 2025 | Nicole Dobrzanski
Ideas + Impact: UConn Waterbury’s Hub for Innovation and Leadership
Through Ideas + Impact, undergraduate students at UConn Waterbury are gaining critical skills while shaping the future of their campus and community
March 18, 2025 | Heather Price and Fumiko Hoeft